The Escapists is a game about prison life. Your role is that of an inmate, convicted for an unknown reason. The task at hand is to escape from your cell and make your way off the prison grounds, which is a lot tougher than it seems!
At first glance, The Escapists seems like a very simple game. The graphics and sound effects are superficial and somewhat mask the rich content that lies beneath. On the other hand, the general ambiance the graphics provide certainly fits the gameplay - something which I find commendable as many games miss the point completely on that front. There are only a few gauges to keep an eye on and managing them is easy enough. There are, however, many unwritten rules to this game that one will have to learn to truly master it, but mastery is not necessary to enjoy the game whatsoever.
★★★☆☆
I'd like to recommend The Escapists as a fun time-waster. It can be very satisfying for someone who enjoys sandbox games, and strategy or stealth-based gameplay. Even if it's not a very long game, the content it provides is absolutely worth the price because of high replayability.
You can buy The Escapists on Steam or GOG for $17,99.
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There is also an Xbox version but this review deals with the PC version specifically.
